Calycanthus floridus #3

Calycanthus floridus

Sweetshrub

Sweetshrub is a distinctive native shrub prized for its rich, glossy foliage and uniquely fragrant flowers. In late spring, unusual maroon to brownish-red blooms appear along the stems, releasing a warm, fruity fragrance often compared to strawberries or spiced wine. Leaves remain attractive through summer, forming a dense, rounded to irregular habit that works well in shrub borders or woodland edges. Adaptable to sun or part shade and tolerant of a range of soils, this Illinois native is an excellent choice for naturalized plantings, sensory gardens, and mixed borders.